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| August 2005 |
Celebrate Boston's Birthday
from Charlie McCarthy, President |
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Boston is celebrating its 375th birthday and Mayor Thomas Menino has planned some great events for Boston residents. Events include performances, concerts, art exhibits, a hip hop festival, teen programs and more. For a complete list of what is going on visit: Web Site
Roslindale is gearing up for its own celebration that will take place the first weekend of October. Save the date for a full weekend of fun events for all ages.
- Sat. Oct. 1 - RVMS Harvest Festival Sat. Oct. 1 - 1st Annual Roslindale Open Studios Sun. Oct. 2 - Roslindale Day Parade
- Sun. Oct. 2 - 1st Annual Roslindale Open Studios
For details go to the Roslindale Web Site
YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS OUR ACTIVITIES. If you have already renewed your RVMS membership - thank you. If you have not renewed, please consider doing so now. You can renew your membership or apply for a new membership online Web Site or call Janice at 617-327-4065 for an application. Member benefits include A discount with Staples and a "Shopping Directory" with over 180 coupons from Roslindale businesses and other Boston businesses.
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Farmers' Market |
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Corn & Tomato Festival
Join us for our annual "Corn and Tomato" Festival on Saturday August 13. Judge the taste of different types of tomatoes, enjoy fresh cooked corn, home made salsa, tomato salad and more. Purchase raffle tickets for fun prizes.
We also invite residents to bring a sample from their home gardens. We will be giving prizes for:
- Largest Vegetable in its Category Best Looking Vegetable
- Most Unusual Vegetable
Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Roslindale Commuter Rail lower parking lot - Belgrade Ave. Fresh produce, flowers, crafts, jewelry and household items. Space available: Food Vendors (must be registered with the Mass Agricultural Dept.) $15 Non Food vendors $10 Space is on a first come basis. We are seeking additional vendors - artists and crafters welcome. Attendant is there from 7 a.m. on. Questions? Call Janice at 617-327-4065.
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Roslindale Business Update |
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Congratulations. The 2005-2006 board officers for the Roslindale Board of Trade are:
- Lisa Modecker, President Dave Gladstone, Vice President Cristin Clark, Treasurer
- Kristen Mallery, Newsletter Editor
Web Site
Annual Birch Street Twilight Sidewalk Sale. Participating businesses are 18 Birch, Zia and Joanne Rossman. The date is August 11 & 12 Thursday and Friday 8-11pm. Also participating is Sophia's Grotto where people can go and have a relaxing dinner under the stars.
The Roslindale Neighborhood Business Manager from Boston's Business Assistance Center is Gregory Molina. The Office of Business Development's Boston Business Assistance Center offers a variety of programs and resources to owners. Please call Mr. Molina at 617-989-9116. Visit Web Site
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Artists, Crafters, Musicians and Volunteers Wanted |
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RVMS Harvest Festival
RVMS is now in the planning stages for its annual Harvest Festival that will be held on Saturday October1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event features:
- Live Music on Birch Street Craft Show on Birch Street
- Kid's Rides and Activities in Adams Park
If you are interested in participating or volunteering, please call Janice at 617-327-4065 or visit Web Site
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Goodwill Fresh Air Camp |
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The Goodwill Fresh Air Camp has openings for - Session Four: August 14- August 25. Fees based on income. Fresh Air Camp provides a camp experience that will excite and inspire an appreciation for the learning process! Web Site Located on 500 acres of woodlands, fields, and ponds in South Athol, Massachusetts, the Fresh Air Camp offers a fun and enriching overnight camp experience during the summer months for boys and girls ages 8 to 16. Fresh Air Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association. For more Information Contact: Goodwill's Youth Department: (617) 541- 1408
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Concerts in Adams Park |
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ROSLINDALE CONCERT SERIES . Please come to Adams Park (Washington and Cummins Highway) for free concerts this summer. Bring a chair, pick up some dinner or snacks in one of our fine food establishments and enjoy an outdoor concert from 6- 8 p.m. There will be arts & crafts for the kids provided by the Promotions Committee of Roslindale Village Main Street. Concerts are provided by the City of Boston, Special Events Department. Thank You.
- 8/18 - Crazy Maggy
- 8/25 - Down Dog
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National Night Out |
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| Tuesday August 2 |
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Adams Park
You are invited to attend the Boston Police District 5 National Night Out festivities on Tuesday, August 2 from 6 - 8 pm at Adams Park, Roslindale Village. The event is being organized by HealthyRoslindale, Roslindale Village Main Street and Roslindale Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol. Events include the a visit by Mayor Menino, Police Commissioner Katleen O'Toole and other law enforcement dignitaries, with Community Service Awards presented by Judi Wright, Director of the BPD Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit. There willl be entertainment, children's activites community information tables and refreshments.
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8th Annual Cooperative Bank Trick or Treat Trot |
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Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Cooperative Bank Trick or Treat Trot. The 5K race takes place this year on Saturday October 29. Race time is 10 a.m.
- Distance: 5 Kilometers (3.1 miles) Description: Urban, varied terrain, hilly, arrows at all turns, mile markers "T" Shirts: First 300 race entrants, treat bags Halloween Costumes: Welcome! Encouraged! Awards: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40- 49; 50-59; 60+; wheelchairs. Prizes will be awarded to top male and female in each category
- Free brunch following race
Register online or email rossie@verizon.net with names and address.
Register Before September 30 and be entered to win a “Day of Pampering” All race applicants who register prior to September 30 will be entered into a drawing to win a spa package from Centre Cuts Salon and Day Spa (value $250) located at 6-8 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale. One entry will be selected on race day to recieve a “Day of Pampering”.
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Thank You to Our Business Sponsors |
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Shop locally, it is good for everyone
- The Cooperative Bank - Belgrade Ave. Citizens Bank - South Street The Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center - Roslindale Vinny Marino Sullivan's Pharmacy - Corinth Street J.B. Edward Uniforms - South Street Olde Towne Real Estate - Corinth Street Bank of America- Corinth Street Dunkin Donuts - Roslindale Yale Electric - Dorchester Krupa Insurance, Corinth Street The Roslindale Board of Trade Trethewey Brothers Plumbing- Washington Street Centre Cuts Salon and Day Spa - Belgrade Ave. Wallpaper City, South Street Delfino Restuarant- South Street Higgins Funeral Home - Washington Street Village Market- Roslindale ABCD Southside - Corinth Street Ross & Toner Law- Roslindale LaRosa Real Estate - West Roxbury Choice Closeouts - Poplar Street Superflash- West Roxbury The Thrift Shop- Corinth Street Tony's Market- Washington Street Blooms & Greens- Washington Street
- Linda Burnett- Carole White Century 21 Real Estate
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Revitalizing Urban Main Streets |
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MIT Study Results
Roslindale Village Main Street will be holding a community meeting on Tuesday September 20 to share the results of a study done by Professor Karl Seidman's Department of Urban Studies & Planning at MIT done last spring. For four months RVMS worked with graduate students as they developed a three stage process that began with an inventory of existing conditions, continued with the development of a strategic vision and ended with the formulation of a concrete set of recommendations.
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